In short 表示“简而言之”或“简单说”，把刚列出的细节压缩成一个主要意思。作文和口语都能用，但它不是随意插入的填充词，后面应有实际的概括。
你会怎样使用 in short？
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Details. In short, + one-sentence summary; clause; in short, + clause
- The trains were late, the museum was closed and it rained all day. In short, the trip was a disappointment.
- The new software is faster, cheaper and easier to learn; in short, it's worth switching.
- Remote workers skip the commute and can choose their own hours. In short, they have more freedom.
修改原因
修改前The hotel was dirty, the staff were rude and the Wi-Fi never worked. Shortly, it was a disaster.
修改后The hotel was dirty, the staff were rude and the Wi-Fi never worked. In short, it was a disaster.
Shortly 看起来像 short 对应的副词，容易被当作“简短地”来用。但在这里它会被理解为“很快、不久”，如 shortly after lunch。要引出总结，应使用 In short，因此原句把 Shortly 换成了这个连接表达。
In conclusion 通常用于文章结尾作总结。In short 也能放在文章中间，概括一个段落：The rent is high and the flats are tiny. In short, the city centre is not for students。交谈中还常说 to cut a long story short，但这个表达在作文里显得太随意。
动手练习
My landlord sent a long email about taxes, repairs and rising prices. ___, he wants more rent from next month.
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In short — 关于税费、维修和物价的长邮件，核心意思是房东要涨租。引出这种概括，应选 In short。Shortly 表示“不久”，不能在这里准确表达对邮件内容的总结。
描述一次不满意的购物经历。先列出两三个问题，再用 In short 写一句总体评价。
The shoes rubbed my feet, the colour faded after one wash and the shop refused to take them back. In short, they were a waste of money.
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